tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post4689668659175650818..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Works of fiction should not be edited to conform with political correctness because they aren't real and are only there to entertain.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-20599735320018768112016-10-25T00:00:47.814-06:002016-10-25T00:00:47.814-06:00I agree that some people seem to be losing the abi...I agree that some people seem to be losing the ability to distinguish between fact and fantasy, and my own theory for this is we have failed to teach people how to think. I mean, really think and debate and logically argue viewpoints--it's almost becoming a lost art.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-68665579265790323002016-10-24T22:25:15.522-06:002016-10-24T22:25:15.522-06:00I'm going to have to think about this a bit mo...I'm going to have to think about this a bit more before I respond. Triggers are real. Some people have been traumatized and should steer clear of things that are going to be damaging to their psyches. It's part of PTSD. <br /><br />But, that doesn't mean that all triggers should be expunged from fiction. While some writers put out that sort of material to titillate, others use it as a way to demonstrate the dangers. And, of course, there are those who use such things as a way to clear out issues they may have with those ideas--either because of trauma in their past or as just a way to heal and move on from something similar. <br /><br />I do think that stories that contain such triggers should be labeled as such so that those who would be shattered by exposure can avoid them. Like, for example, I can't stand anything where people are systematically tortured. I can't watch Holocaust stories. They make my physically ill. And rape... Yeah, can't go there. (This is one of the reasons why I can't watch Game of Thrones. It's too intense for me.) <br /><br />What was your question again? I seem to have lost my point here. <br /><br />I think the whole thing about people choosing to believe what they want even with proof to the contrary is a different issue entirely. And this comment is long enough.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-83398084149797800862016-10-24T19:00:21.294-06:002016-10-24T19:00:21.294-06:00There are some shows and movies that I worry about...There are some shows and movies that I worry about as far as giving the mentally disturbed ideas, but censorship hadn't occurred to me. I wouldn't be in favor of it. I also don't think we're going to see censorship any time soon, not as long as certain shows keep making money. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-85357496201402423542016-10-24T12:03:15.249-06:002016-10-24T12:03:15.249-06:00Capitalism is a great idea but it relies on a syst...Capitalism is a great idea but it relies on a system of unlimited resources. Socialism needs to be added to the mix so future generations aren't stripped of all opportunities. Our National Parks are a perfect example of American socialism at its best. Here in Oregon it isn't possible to purchase a beach; these remain open for everyone's enjoyment.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-67320118160734948692016-10-24T10:28:10.731-06:002016-10-24T10:28:10.731-06:00I certainly don't advocate for censorship of a...I certainly don't advocate for censorship of any kind, but I would point out (because it's a thing I find interesting) that your brain can't actually distinguish fact from fiction. The pathways your brain set when reading about a fictional character (like Harry Potter) are of the same type it sets when you interact with a friend in "real life." So fiction does have the same kind of influence over us as "the real world."Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-8788608626825834942016-10-24T04:41:54.673-06:002016-10-24T04:41:54.673-06:00Agreed as long as the sexual assault has a point a...Agreed as long as the sexual assault has a point and isn't just for shock value.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-38342473741499131882016-10-24T03:51:26.472-06:002016-10-24T03:51:26.472-06:00Entertainment does sometimes shove things down our...Entertainment does sometimes shove things down our throats, but as you said, don't like it, don't watch it.<br />Losing the ability to distinguish between reality and fantasy? I wonder that sometimes as well. Like all the backlash against Harry Potter from Christians. I'm a Christian and I never understood it - you're telling me your kid won't understand that Harry Potter is fantasy?<br />And sorry, I won't watch Rocky Horror because I thought it was a really stupid movie the first time.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-43239886558871571242016-10-24T01:05:40.141-06:002016-10-24T01:05:40.141-06:00May we display your header on our new site directo...May we display your header on our new site directory? As it is now, the site title (linked back to your home page) is listed, and we think displaying the header will attract more attention. In any event, we hope you will come by and see what is going on at SiteHoundSniffs.com.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.com